Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 ("Italian")

Album by Felix Mendelssohn & Münchner Philharmoniker & Fritz Rieger

Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 ("Italian") is a symphony by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, completed in 1833. It draws on bright, rhythmic themes and light, transparent orchestration inspired by Mendelssohn's Italian travels, blending Classical forms with early Romantic colour and showcasing lively, dance-like movements that mark a key point in his development as a symphonist.
First released: 2006

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 "Italian": I. Allegro vivace
    8:07
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 "Italian": II. Andante con moto
    7:36
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 "Italian": III. Con moto moderato
    6:33
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 "Italian": IV. Saltarello (Presto)
    5:55

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